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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: We have received apologies from our Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Horkan. The purpose of today's meeting is to meet with bus and coach providers to discuss issues relating to the industry. On behalf of the committee, I am very pleased to welcome, from Bus Éireann, Mr. Stephen Kent, chief executive officer, Mr. Allen Parker, chief customer officer, and Ms Jean O'Sullivan, chief people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I thank Mr. Kent. I invite Mr. Billy Hann to make his opening statement on behalf of Dublin Bus.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I thank our witnesses for their opening statements. We now proceed to members' questions. We normally give some latitude with regard to speaking time. As there may be a vote on the Order Of Business in the Dáil at 3 p.m., I propose that we try to get everyone in. If members can stick to ten minutes, we will get everyone in, and if there is no vote, members can come in for a second...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: The Deputy has seven minutes remaining. We will be fair to everyone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I see that Senator McGreehan and Deputy Cronin have joined us. I will get to them once all permanent members of the committee have spoken. Deputy O'Rourke is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I am a County Clare Deputy so forgive me if I do not have many questions for Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead. They can make a cup of coffee for the next few minutes. It was a bane of many families' lives last September and October trying to sort out school transport for their children and teenagers. There was much over and back for us in the political sphere trying to sort out local bus routes....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: Is it under review?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: Am I correct in saying that either the Minister for Transport or the Minister for Education asked for a review of the age criteria?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: When will that review conclude?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: It has been sent back to them for consideration.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: No one in this room professes to be a bus expert; that is the witnesses. Surely, it belongs in the realm of medical fitness, as mentioned. That must be paramount. Perhaps a lower tachometer for someone over a certain age could be used so they can fulfil certain tasks. It seems totally illogical that someone can pull up at the school gate at 11 a.m., take a full class to swimming and bring...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: That is right. We are very grateful for it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: Forgive me, if Mr. Kavanagh could be brief. I have to allow other members in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: That is accurate. It is probably more of an NTA issue but I thank Mr. Kavanagh for his comments. I call Deputy Kenny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: Before that is answered, members should be aware that there is a vote. We will get this question answered and if it is okay, we will revert back to the Deputy's time. There will be about a 12-minute break. We will have to go and vote. We will be straight back down.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I thank Mr. Hann. I invite Ms Dervla McKay to make her opening statement on behalf of Go-Ahead Ireland. I thank the Cathaoirleach. Good afternoon. My name is Dervla McKay, and I am the managing director of Go-Ahead Ireland. I am joined today by my colleague, Niamh Swords, who is director of operations. We want to thank the committee for the invitation to today’s session to discuss...